Aprell Munford

While Holyoke has asked the state many times to end receivership, this time is different, said Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia.

The report suggests a statewide ban covering all of Massachusetts could save over 2 billion bags annually, reduce plastic pollution and ideally lower greenhouse emissions.

| SPRINGFIELD — Fashion shows, empowerment retreats and music programs are just some of the creative projects that recently received funding from the “For the Love of Springfield” grant program.

HOLYOKE — Educational and workforce training opportunities are set to expand for young women at risk of homelessness through a new partnership between a Springfield nonprofit agency and Holyoke Community College.

Class availability is limited, with only 12 slots open for each track, those interested are encouraged to apply soon as possible.

SOUTHWICK — A Boston law firm has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and

HOLYOKE — Ashton Conroy, the son of Holyoke Police Officer Crystal Conroy, is courageously battling acute myeloid leukemia.

A search committee will be convened to find the next police chief for the city, they said.

| HOLYOKE — Chief David Pratt will retire from the Holyoke Police Department on July 31 after 31 years of service.

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Department of Public Works workers will flush city water pipes over the next few weeks.